Hooked Bear (1956): Cast & Plot
Hooked Bear is a 1956 short animated film directed by Jack Hannah, starring James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear and Bill Thompson. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Jack Hannah
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hooked Bear About?
The premise of Hooked Bear without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Humphrey the bear struggles with fishing; whenever he finally lands a nice fish, he gets distracted and lets it slip away. Frustrated, he begins stealing the catches from nearby anglers. Ranger Woodlore disapproves, insisting Humphrey learn to fish properly on his own.
Hooked Bear Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- humphrey the bear character
- ranger j. audubon woodlore character
- park ranger
- 2d animation
- hand drawn animation
- traditional animation
- bear
- fishing
- animal feet
- salmon
- trout
- wildlife park
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- feet
- cartoon bear
- anthropomorphism
- anthropomorphic animal
- goofy holler
Hooked Bear Cast & Characters
James MacDonald leads the cast as Humphrey the Bear, with Bill Thompson as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore. Directed by Jack Hannah.
- Director Jack Hannah
- James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear
- Bill Thompson as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore
Hooked Bear Plot Summary
What happens in Hooked Bear from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Humphrey the Bear James MacDonald is a curious bear who tries to fish at the lake as the season opens, but he can’t seem to hold onto a fish once he catches one. Park ranger J. Audubon Woodlore Bill Thompson keeps an eye on the anglers and the bear, noting the challenge of catching anything and the playful persistence of the creature.
When fishing season kicks into full swing, Woodlore decides to stock the lake with more fish. He heads to the hatchery, selects an envelope of fish eggs, fills a tub with water, and drops the eggs in. In a flash, several fish leap up from the water as if they were sprouting like plants from the soil, transforming the scene into a lively, if chaotic, spectacle.
Full summary
The whole story of Hooked Bear, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Hooked Bear?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the park ranger that watches over the anglers and Humphrey?
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Hooked Bear FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Hooked Bear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hooked Bear?
Hooked Bear runs 6 minutes.
When was Hooked Bear released?
Hooked Bear was released on April 27, 1956.
Who directed Hooked Bear?
Hooked Bear was directed by Jack Hannah.
More films by Jack Hannah Who is in the cast of Hooked Bear?
Hooked Bear stars James MacDonald as Humphrey the Bear and Bill Thompson as Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore.
Does Hooked Bear have a post-credit scene?
No. Hooked Bear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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